Public Report of Survey on the School Curriculum Reform and Implementation of Key Learning Area Curricula in Schools 2003
Public Report of Survey on the School Curriculum Reform and Implementation of Key Learning Area Curricula in Schools 2003
   

This ˇ§Survey on the School Curriculum Reform and Implementation of Key Learning Area Curricula in Schools 2003ˇ¨ is a report of the first study to collect territory-wide data on the current curriculum reform implemented in primary and junior secondary schools in Hong Kong since 2001. The purpose of this study was to explore what progress had been made in the curriculum reform and the implementation of Key Learning Area (KLA) curricula in schools from the perspective of frontline practitioners, including school heads, KLA/subject heads and teachers. The Division of Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, was commissioned by the Curriculum Development Institute, Education and Manpower Bureau to conduct the survey in early July 2003.

Acknowledgement
On behalf of Education and Manpower Bureau, we would like to express our appreciation to all those involved in this study. We especially wish to thank:
  		• the research team led by Dr. CHEUNG Siu-kau;
  		• the expert advisors including Prof. John Elliott, Prof. LEE Wing-on, Dr. John Clark and members of the Curriculum Development Council Standing Committee on Research, Development and Support; and
  		• the school heads, KLA/subject heads and teachers who responded to the questionnaires.
    It is with their assistance and enthusiastic support that made the completion of this study possible.
    Content
    Introduction
    Findings
     
  		• Overall aims of the school curriculum and of KLA curricula, and guiding principles
     
  		• Supportive conditions for the reform
     
  		• Whole-school planning and implementation
     
  		• KLA/Subject curriculum planning and implementation
     
  		• Perceived impact of the reform on schools, students, school heads, KLA/subject heads and teachers
      Implications for Practice
    Future developments
    Appendices
     
  		• (A) Key Learning Areas in the school curriculum
     
  		• (B) Questionnaires
     
  		• (C) Aims of the various KLA/Subject curricula
     
  		• (D) Recommended lesson time allocaton